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Guidance for the Transport of Lithium-Ion Batteries for Cordless Power Tools and Electric Garden Equipment: Implementation of Hazardous Goods Requirements

Lithium-Ion Batteries are classified as dangerous goods in European transport law. Therefore many regulati-ons for the carriage of dangerous goods are relevant to them. The safe carriage of dangerous goods is impor-tant to shippers and transport companies.

The following notes, based on recommendations of EPTA and ZVEI, have been produced to provide practical guidance to the regulations for the carriage of Lithium-Ion Batteries for cordless power tools and gardening equipment.

These provisions must be fulfilled by the sender for eve-ry commercial shipment of Lithium-Ion Batteries.

The energy content classifies which dangerous goods re-gulations must be taken into account for the transport of Lithium-Ion Batteries. Due to an exemption regulati-on in the dangerous goods regulation, simplified requi-rements apply to Lithium-Ion Batteries with energy up to 100 Wh. Whereas Lithium-Ion Batteries with energy of more than 100 Wh are always to be treated as Class

9 Dangerous Goods. This classification needs extensive additional safety requirements in terms of packaging, labeling and accompanying documents.

This guidance concerns the commercial transport by

• road / rail (ADR / RID)• sea freight (IMDG)• air freight (IATA)

In individual cases, a dangerous goods expert should be consulted.

This document represents the status as of April 1, 2014. Local authorities are responsible for the interpretation and implementation of the relevant regulations.

They can, at their discretion, make decisions differing from this guideline. Therefore, despite the greatest pos-sible care during the revision and composition, no liabili-ty can be assumed for the content and the completeness of this document.

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Truck / Rail (ADR/RID), Sea Freight (IMDG)

100 Wh per batteryTransportation Mode

Packing Instructions

Max. Quantity

Weight Limit

Packaging

Marking

Sea FreightContainer-Marking

Transport Document

Miscellaneous

ADR/RID SV188, IMDG SP188

none

30 kg gross weight per packaging

Batteries must be placed in inner packaging that completely enclose the battery, batteries must be protected like this to prevent short circuits (batteries only, batteries packed with equipment)

Strong outer packaging (cardboard box)

language: variabel

Shipment contains Lithium-Ion Batteries - Transport acc. SP188 - package shall be handled carefully, in case of damage a risk of flammability exists. If the package is damaged, it must be quarantined, inspected and repacked.For more information, please call ... (phone number)

ADR: general warning notice (language variable, informal, e.g. shipping note)

“Shipment contains Lithium-Ion Batteries - Transport acc. SP188 - package shall be handle with care, flammability exist if f the package is damaged. If the package is damaged, it must be quarantined, inspected and repacked. For more information, please call … (phone number)”

IMDG: general warning notice (language English, informal, e.g., shipping note)

“Shipment contains Lithium-Ion Batteries - Transport acc. SP188 - package shall be handled with care, flammability exist if f the package is damaged. If the package is damaged, it must be quarantined, inspected and repacked. For more information please call … (phone number)”

Work instruction of involved staff

or none

none

none

none

Batteries (without equipment)

Batteries packed with equipment(at least one battery which is not attached to tool)

Batteries contained in equipment(contained/plugged-in in tool)

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Truck / Rail (ADR/RID), Sea Freight (IMDG)

>100 Wh per batteryTransportation Mode


Max. Quantity

Weight Limit

Packaging

Marking

Sea FreightContainer-Marking

Transport Document

Miscellaneous

ADR/RID P903 (P903a for returns of used batteries) IMDG P903

ADR: max. 333 kg / per transport unit (truck incl. trailer)In exceeding weight limit, additional requirements to the carrier required (marking truck, dangerous goods license etc.)

Batteries must be placed in inner packaging that completely encloses the battery, batteries must be protected - to prevent short circuits (batteries only and batteries packed with equipment)

Batteries must be secured against movement within the outer packaging

UN approved packaging (Packing Group II: e.g. UN/4G/Y30/…) around battery only and - in card-board box alternatively as overpack

standard cardboard box

none


Batteries packed with equipment(at least one battery which is not attached to tool)


Label (10x10 cm)

ADR: UN 3480

IMDG:UN 3480 LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

UN 3480, LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES, 9,II, (E), Number of packages and packaging type (e.g. Fibreboard box (4G))

Transport category 2

Battery weight

Sea fright (IMDG):(Language English)IMO-DANGEROUS GOODS DECLARATION (SOLAS 74, KAP. VII, REG 5, MARPOL 73/79, ANNEX III REG. 4 OF IMDG-CODE)

UN 3481,LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES PACKED WITH EQUIPMENT, 9,II, (E), Number of packages and packaging type (e.g. Fibreboard box (4G))


Battery weight

Sea fright (IMDG):(Language English)IMO-DANGEROUS GOODS DECLARATION (SOLAS 74, KAP. VII, REG 5, MARPOL 73/79, ANNEX III REG. 4 OF IMDE-CODE)

UN 3481, LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES CONTAINED IN EQUIPMENT, 9,II, (E), Number of packages and packaging type (e.g. Fibreboard box (4G))


Battery weight

Sea fright (IMDG):(Language English)IMO-DANGEROUS GOODS DECLARATION (SOLAS 74, KAP. VII, REG 5, MARPOL 73/79, ANNEX III REG. 4 OF IMDE-CODE)

CONTAINER-PLACARDS (min. 25x25 cm)


Label (10x10 cm)

ADR: UN 3481

IMDG:UN 3481 LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES PACKED WITH EQUIPMENT orUN 3481 LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES CONTAINED IN EQUIPMENT

Airfreight (IATA)

≤100 Wh per batteryTransportation Mode


Max. Quantity

Weight Limit

Packaging

Marking

Transport Document

Information on Air Waybill (AWB)

Miscellaneous

IATA PI 966 Section II

3 batteries per packaging

Up to 2 batteries per packaging: no battery handling label requiredMore than 2 batteries per packaging: Handling label required

General warning statement: (Language English)

“Transport according IATA-DGR, PI966 Section II, Package must be handle with care. ammability exists if the package is damaged. If the package is damaged it must be quarantined,inspected and repacked. For more information, please call … (phone number)”

„Lithium-Ion Batteries in compliance with section II of PI 966”

”Lithium-Ion Batteries in compliance with section II of PI 965”

Up to 2 batteries per packaging: no warning statement required, More than 2 batteries per packaging-general warning Statement

“Transport according IATA-DGR, PI967 Section II, Packa-ge must be handle with care. Flammability exists if the package is damaged. If the package is damaged it must be quarantined, inspected and repacked. For more information, please call … (phone number)“

only if more than 2 batteries per package:

„Lithium-Ion Batteries in compliance with section II of PI 967”

Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods:

UN 3480 LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES, 9, II // __ Fibreboard box(es) x __ kg G // 965 // IB

General warning statement: (Language English)

“Transport according IATA-DGR, PI965 Section II. (or IB) Package must be handle with care. damage a risk of flammability exists if the package is damaged. If the package is damaged it must be quarantined, inspected and repacked. For more information, please call … (phone number)”

Work instruction of involved staffBatteries <2.7Wh can be shipped according PI965 Section II in unlimited quantities. Max. weight per packaging 2.5 kg (battery weight)

Official IATA-Training by authorized trainer required (personnel category 1)If not available, please contact IATA authorized expert

UN 3480, LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Gross weight (kg G)Shipper-/Consignee’s address

PAX/CAO: 5 kg net battery weight per packaging

Batteries must be placed in inner packaging that completely encloses the battery, batteries must be protected to prevent short circuits (only for batteries or batteries packed with equipment)Batteries must be secured against movement within the outer packagingEquipment containing batteries must be secured and packed to prevent unintended operation during transportStrong outer packaging (cardboard box)


none


2 batteries per packaging

none

IATA PI 965 Section IB

none (more than 2 batteries per packaging)

10 kg gross per packaging

Batteries packed with equipment(at least one batterie which is not attached to tool)



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Airfreight (IATA)

Transportation Mode

Max. Quantity

Weight Limit


Packaging

Marking

Transport Document

Information on Air Waybill (AWB)

Miscellaneous

PAX: 5 kg net battery weight per packaging CAO: 35 kg net battery weight per packaging

IATA PI 966 Section I

Batteries must be placed in inner packaging that completely encloses the battery, batteries must be protected to prevent short circuits UN approved packaging

(Packing Group II: e.g. UN 4G/Y30/…)

IATA PI 967 Section I IATA Special Provision A48

IATA PI 965 Section IA

Equipment containing batteries must be secured and packed to prevent unintended operation during air transport

Batteries must be protected to prevent short circuits due to contact to further conductible materials within the same packaging

Strong outer packaging (e.g. cardboard box)UN approved packaging not required

Batteries must be placed in inner packaging that completely enclose the battery, batteries must be protected so as to prevent short circuits

UN approved packaging(Packing Group II: e.g. UN 4G/Y30/…)

none

>100 Wh per batteries

Batteries packed with equipment (at least one battery which is not attached to tool)




UN 3481 LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES PACKED WITH EQUIPMENT, 9, II // 966

Official IATA-Training required (category personnel 1)

If not available, please contact IATA authorized expert

“Dangerous Goods as per Shipper’s Declaration”


UN 3481 LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES CONTAINED IN EQUIPMENT, 9, II // 967


UN 3480 LITHIUM ION BATTERIES

9 II PI 965

PAXUN 3481, LITHIUM-ION BATTERIESPACKED WITH EQUIPMENTNet weight (NET QTY)Shipper-/Consingee’s address

PAXUN 3481, LITHIUM-ION BATTERIESCONTAINED IN EQUIPMENTNet weight (NET QTY)Shipper-/Consingee’s address

PAX UN 3480, LITHIUM ION BATTERIESNet weight (NET QTY)Shipper-/Consignee’s address

Transport by CAO → additional CAO Label

Transport by CAO → additional CAO Label

Transport by Cargo aircraft → additionally CAO Label

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PrototypesTruck/Rail/Sea Freight

PrototypesAirfreight

(no UN-Test 38.3) (no UN-Test 38.3)

Transportation Mode

Max. Quantity

Weight Limit


Packaging

Marking

Transport Document

Miscellaneous

UN approved: e.g. Aluminium box (Packing Group I)

ADR/RID: UN 3480

IMDG: UN 3480 LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES(100 x 100 mm)

UN 3480 LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Net weight (NET QTY)Shipper-/Consingee’s address

Note: German Luftfahrtbundesamt LBA accept metal packaging and cargo aircraft shipments only

• Each battery shall be packed e.g. in a plastic bag

• Pad out box with Vermiculite

• ADR/RID/IMDG: see SP230

• Must be secured against movement within the outer packaging

UN approved packaging: Aluminium box (Packing Group I)

• Each battery has to be packed in a plastic bag

• Box has to be pad out with Vermiculite

• Shipper (address)

• Consingee (address)

1 Aluminium boxUN 3480 LITHIUM- ION BATTERIES, 9, II, (E)Special Provision SP310Gross weight: xx,x kg

IMDG: IMO-DANGEROUS GOODS DECLARATION (SOLAS 74, KAP. VII, REG 5, MARPOL 73/79, ANNEX III REG. 4 OF IMDG-CODE

Shipper´s Declaration for Hazardous Goods:

UN 3480 LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES, 9, II, PI 965 // A88 + Copy of A88 Approval

Only for transport of

• small production series of max. 100 batteries• prototypes for testing reasons only


Only for transport of

• small production series of max. 100 batteries• prototypes for testing reasons only

Official IATA-Training (category personnel 1) by authorized trainer required If not available, please contact IATA authorized expert

Production series of max. 100 lithium cells and batteries p.a.

n/a

ADR/RID/IMDG SP310 IATA A88 (Approval from Aviation Authority of departure country) Note: to/across/via USA additionally approval from US Authority (DOT) required

35 kg gross weight per packaging

e. g. Alu-Box Marking Packing Group I Cushion with Vermiculite

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Damaged or defective batteriesTruck/Rail(not comply to UN Test 38.3 anymore)

Transportation Mode

Max. Quantity

Weight Limit


Packaging

Marking

Transport Document

Miscellaneous

Inner packaging:

• Each battery must be packed in close inner packaging (preventing leakage)

• Must be secured against movement within the outer packaging

Outer packaging:

• UN approved packaging (Packing Group II), e.g. fibreboard box • If packed hermetically, air venting contrivance required

• Packed with incombustible and conductive insulating material, material class A1 or A2 (incombustible, e.g.. rockwool, glass wool, foamglas, Vermiculite)

• Absorbing material to absorb leaking electrolyte

UN 3480 DAMAGED / DEFECTIVE LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

• Shipper (address)• Consignee (address)

1 Fibreboard box, UN 3480 LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES, 9, II, (E), Gross weight: xx,x kg Transport category 2, Transport according chapter 1.5.1 ADR (M259) and Special Provision SP661 (Disposal)

Dangerous Goods training according job instructions requiredADR SP661 (disposal): Transport approval from national authorities must accompany each shipmentADR P908/SP376: Information from appropriate national authorities (e.g. BAM, Germany) about Transportation(Detailed information of relevant goods and reasons for usage of M259)

none

none

ADR P908 (in ADR from 2015 but applicable from 2013 according multilateral agreement M 259, follow up by SP376)

Applicable for batteries which no longer fulfill the UN 38.3 test requirements (also applicable for cells). This includes:• batteries which have been identified as defective • leaked or venting batteries• batteries which cannot be diagnosed as safe before transportation or• cells or batteries with exterior or mechanical damage

Air Transport of damaged or defective bat-teries

Batteries, that have been declared as defec-tive for safety reasons by the manufacturer or damaged in a way that the batteries may produce a dangerous evolution of heat, fire or short circuit, are PROHIBITED for trans-port (e.g., those that shall be sent back to the manufacturer for safety reasons).

Not applicable for transport by internatio-nal sea freight

If any of these questions is answered with YES, the packaging and transport regu-lations for defective batteries must be applied

Detailed Criteria for Diagnosis

No Yes

battery cells have a damaged or heavily deformed housing

fluid is leaking

abnormal gas smell of gas occurs

measurable increase in temperature in off mode (more than lukewarm)

melted or deformed plastic parts

melted wires

battery management system (if available) identifies defective cells

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Further Requirements:

UN-Test 38.3 as precondition for trans-port

Principally only those batteries that fulfil the requirements of “UN manual of tests and criteria, chapter 38.3” are allowed for transportation. If there should arise any doubts or questions, the manufacturer should be contacted.

What should be considered by customers for returns or reshipment of goods?

The sender and also the client of the transport process are responsible for the proper shipment.

As a matter of principle, for returns or reshipment the same rules apply like mentioned in this guidance. If possible, the original packaging should be used for transport. If the prescribed original packaging (incl. battery + case), the mar-king or even the necessary transport do-cuments are not available for the sender, they must be provided by the by the ma-nufacturer or supplier to the sender or the carrier before the return transport starts.

For the return transport of Lithium-Ion Batteries >100Wh on road or rail (ADR / RID), a UN-certified packaging is required, as described in this guideline. However, for used Lithium-Ion Batteries a non-UN-certified packaging can also be used, pro-vided that

• the packaging does not exceed 30 kg gross mass,

• the content is packed in a way that short circuits are prevented and

• damage and movement of the content within the package is not possible under normal conditions of carriage (use of padding / filling material).

Carriage of Lithium-Ion batteries, power tools and electric garden tools in connec-tion with the main activity of the carrier (Craftsman regulation - ADR 1.1.3.1c)

The provisions of ADR do not apply to companies carrying goods in connection with their main business activities (e.g. deliveries or returns in relation to measu-ring, repair and maintenance, or demons-tration purposes). For Lithium-Ion Batte-ries or devices with Lithium-Ion Batteries

>100Wh a weight limit of 333 kg (battery weight) applies in connection with this exemption. Measures must be taken to ensure a risk-free transportation (cargo protection).

However, customer deliveries do not fall under this exemption.

Packaging of several packages (without labelling requirements)

Packages containing power tools or elec-tric garden tools, where max. 2 batteries (≤ 100 Wh) are inserted or installed, are not subject to labelling requirements. There is also no requirement for accom-panying documents. If several packages, which are not subject to labelling requi-rements, are packed in an over-packaging or on a pallet, the over-packaging or pallet also does not to need be marked.

Attention: In case of air freight, diferent rules can apply in some states and air-lines for this exemption. There are airlines which prescribe e.g. an accompanying document and an Air Waybill (AWB) entry anyway (e.g. Lithium-Ion Batteries in com-pliance with Section II of PI 967).

Publisher:EPTA – European Power Tool AssociationRue du Commerce 31B-1000 Brüssel

Contact: Christian EckertPhone: +32 2 792-1023E-Mail: [email protected]

In collaboration with:ZVEI - German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers‘ AssociationElectric Power Tool Division

German Garden Industry Association

Although all possible care has been taken, EPTA cannot accept any liability for the content.

Pictures: Copyright by EPTAApril 2014

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